Library seeks volunteers to help shelve books
Love books? Was the library your favorite place at school? Help Northshore High’s library with an urgent need. Ms. Sharon Watson, the librarian at NHS, has a large number of new books that need to be shelved.
This is a great opportunity for those who enjoy organizing and would like to share their love of books! The time commitment is flexible and the library staff will provide training. No experience is required except the ability to read.
Volunteers interested in helping can contact Ms. Watson at Sharon.Watson@stpsb.org to let her know when they would like to come in to the library to volunteer. Thank you!!
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HomeworkLouisianaoffersFREEonline tutoring and academic resources from Tutor.com for Louisiana residents. Get help in math, science, social studies or English from alive tutor. The service can be accessed from a Louisiana public library or from your home computer.
Tutors are available Sunday through Thursday 2 p.m. - 10 p.m.
The SkillsCenter is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
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VOTE FOR A NORTHSHORE STUDENT!NHS student, Victoria F., is being considered for an award from the Emeril Lagasse Foundation. A recipe that she created is one of four student recipes in the running to be featured on the menu at all of Emeril's restaurants. In addition, the winner will get to travel with Emeril to Aspen to attend the Food & Wine Classic! The link to the foundation's webpage is as follows: http://emeril.org/dish/. Please go there and vote for Victoria! Thanks!
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REFLECTIONS CONTEST WINNERS!!!
The National PTA Reflections Program is an arts recognition and achievement program for students. The Reflections Program provides opportunities for students to express themselves creatively and to receive positive recognition for original works of art inspired by a pre-selected theme, while increasing community awareness on the importance of the arts in education.
The 2011-2012 Theme is "Diversity means..." Click the REFLECTIONS CONTEST link to see the DISTRICT level winners. Entries for all students listed will move on to National judging.
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We’ve changed our name…
Northshore High “PTSA”
( Parent Teacher Student Association)
The PTA has had a significant impact at Northshore High for many years. Although we are a supportive success, we have decided to continue to build upon it. We are not here just to be encouragers to the school’s administration and faculty, but to work effectively to improve our school and to develop student leadership. You will notice there is an “S” in PTSA. The “S” stands for students. Encourage your NHS student to join the PTSA!!!
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SCHOOL BOARD COMMUNITY MEETING-Feb. 6, 2012
The meeting will held at 7:00 p.m., in the Boyet Jr. High cafeteria.
Please e-mail or call if you have questions or concerns.
Mary K. Bellisario, District 15,Vice President, St. Tammany Parish School Board bayouduo@bellsouth.net
Home: 985-641-2268 Cell: 985-640-6203
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Check out:
NORTHSHORE HIGH'S STUDENT PUBLICATION--The Prowler
Earn cash for our school every time you shop at Winn-Dixie!!!
Print the page linked below and follow the directions to become a Winn-Dixie Community Pal. Everytime you shop and scan your reward card, you will raise money for Northshore! If you have children in multiple schools, barcodes for ALL may be scanned and divided equally among all schools supported.
***Due to the Fuel Perks Program registration, school support
info might have been deleted from your reward card. Please scan again to ensure your support!***
Don't have a Customer Reward Card . . . no problem . . . just stop by the Customer Service counter at any Winn-Dixie and sign up for one -- it's FREE!
Print your activation sheet today!
WINN-DIXIE COMMUNITY PALS PROGRAM
You only have to use it once. You can also e-mail or give a copy to your friends & family so they can help us earn cash too !
NEW!!!
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The goal of Northshore High School PTSA for 2011-2012 is to increase
Parental Involvement and to bring students, staff, and parents closer together!
NHS PTSA has been revamped and now provides for a more manageable meeting time
frame and minimialized duties for our volunteers.
Click the Volunteer Sign Up / Parent Information Form on the left menu.
Check your areas of interest, and let us know of any special skills or talents
you may have to offer.
For additional information on any of our projects, please contact PTSA
President, Kelly Boos, at kellytboos@charter.net.
NHS HAS PAID FOR ALL STUDENTS TO HAVE ACCESS TO THE ACT
TEST-PREP ONLINE HELP TOOL. IF YOU OR YOUR CHILD WOULD
LIKE TO UTILIZE THIS TOOL, HAVE THEM GO TO THEIR GRADE-LEVEL COUNSELOR TO GET THE NEEDED USERNAME AND PASSWORD.
CLICK HERE FOR THE COLLEGECOUNSELING CENTER WEBSITE
Resources and Tips as You Begin Your College Search
Preparing for College While You're in High School-
Standardized Tests
Choosing the Best-Fit College
The College Admission Process
Alternatives to Going to College Right After High School
Your Senior Year
Preparing to Adjust to College
Financial Aid
For Parents
ACT WORKSHOPS
**FREE ACT PRACTICE TEST-PRINCETON REVIEW--Register now by calling
800-2REVIEW or online at http://www.princetonreview.com/college/act-free-events.aspx
Take a Practice ACT
Register for an upcoming ACT exam at www.actstudent.org .
(Students who are eligible for Free/Reduced lunch should see their counselor
for a potential fee waiver.)
*****ACT NEWS*****
LSU does not require student applicants to take the optional writing component of the standardized ACT test. The LSU Honors College does require the writing component.
Undergraduate Admissions Home - LSU.edu
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RECYCLING
Northshore High is collecting ink cartridges and old cell phones (at the front office). Cell phones are being collected for the organization called www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com. The money collected from these phones will pay for pre-paid phone cards for our U.S. Troops. This is a great way to support them, plus recycle at the same time. Plus, every donor of a cell phone will receive a bumper sticker or window decal. Just tell the staff at the front office that you have a donation and they’ll give it to you. It’s that easy! Please see the RECYCLING PROGRAM LINK ON THE LEFT MENU FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS. Thank you!!
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FREE TUTORING:
Peer Tutoring
Where: NHS Library
When: Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:45p.m.-3:30p.m.
How do I sign up? JUST SHOW UP!!
Athletic Tutoring (0pen to all students)
Where: Room 206
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays after school for one hour
How do I sign up? Just show up.
Coordinator: Mary Wahden mary.wahden@stpsb.org
Homework Louisiana offers FREE online tutoring and homework help services. The service is available Sunday-Thursday from 2pm-10pm. Access through the local parish library or from home by visiting the library’s website. The student will connect to a professional tutor in an online environment for one-to-one help. Open to grades K-12. Visit your local library or on the web at http://homeworkla.org/
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TOPS—Remember, to be considered for the TOPS scholarship, you must complete all courses in the TOPS core curriculum, attain a minimum 2.50 GPA on the TOPS core (NOT your cumulative GPA as shown on your transcript,) score a minimum ACT composite of 20 and complete and submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at www.fafsa.govAFTER Jan. 1, 2012. Contact the TOPS office by e-mail at custserv@osfa.la.gov or 1-800-259-5626 ext. 1012 if you have any questions regarding your eligibility.
TOPS Tech Award—This is a program for students planning to attend Louisiana technical college campuses (such as Delgado, Sullivan, etc.) and other public post-secondary or LAICU schools that provide skill or occupational training. To qualify, you must have a minimum of 2.5 GPA on the TOPS Tech core courses and at least a 17 on the ACT. Course requirements are a little different from the regular TOPS core. Visit the Guidance Office for a brochure or go online at www.osfa.la.gov .
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PROJECT GRADUATION
The next parent/volunteer meeting, for Project Graduation 2012, will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 7:00pm, in the Slidell High School Library. Click the Project Graduation link, on the left menu, to access meeting dates for party planning and additional information.
VISIT THE PROJECT GRADUATION WEBSITE: www.SlidellPRProjectGraduation.com
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A.C.T. / S.A.T. TESTS
EVERY SENIOR should take the A.C.T. or S.A.T. at least once! Even if you currently do not plan to attend college, you need to have a test score on record for the future. Register online for the A.C.T. at www.actstudent.org and www.collegeboard.com for the S.A.T. Students who are eligible for Free/Reduced Lunch should see their counselor to request a test fee waiver.
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Centenary College is pleased to announce the continuation of its Louisiana, Live Your Dream financial aid program. Louisiana students who are Pell and TOPS eligible can attend Centenary tuition/fees free. For more information about Centenary’s Louisiana, Live Your Dream program, contact Office of Financial Aid (finaid@centenary.edu)
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SPRING HILL COLLEGE--GULF COAST SCHOLARS
Gulf Coast Scholars are valued at $17,500 annually and are renewable for an additional three years (a total of 8 consecutive semesters). These are restricted scholarships available to students living in the state of Louisiana. Eligible students should have a high school GPA of 3.5 and an ACT composite of 26 or 1170 SAT (critical reading and math). www.shc.edu
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SMH PARENTING CENTER PROGRAMS--
The Parenting Center is an outreach program of Slidell Memorial Hospital, seeking to contribute to the quality of life in our community by providing support groups, educational classes, and children’s programs, as well as referrals and resources, for parents to learn and develop their parenting skills. Check out their website- www.slidellmemorial.org or call 985-661-2657 for a current schedule.
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Seniors can complete their personalized PROFILE Application at
www.collegeboard.com. Certain schools and scholarship programs use the PROFILE. Students need to check with the schools they are apply to. Tulane University and Xavier University are Louisiana PROFILE users.
Register for an upcoming ACT exam at www.actstudent.org .
See the bulletin board for more information.
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*** MALES must sign up with the Selective Service within 30 days of your 18th birthday. Use the internet to register www.sss.gov.
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WEATHER NEWS:
Live Data From AWS WeatherNet Weather Station at Northshore is now
available online. Check it out today: http://www.aws.com/single_site.asp?id=sldnr
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Parents please be aware that Louisiana law now requires all students attending colleges in Louisiana to receive a vaccine for protection against meningitis. It is especially important for those students planning to live in dormitories, but is beneficial for all students even while they are in high school. The newest vaccine available is called Menactra and should provide life long protection. The vaccine should be available through your physician, but be aware not all insurance companies are covering this
immunization and it costs about $100. It can also be given at the St. Tammany Parish Health Unit which is located on the Northshore Regional Medical Center complex,105 Medical Center Drive Suite 101 for a cost of $10 (up to age 18). You can contact the health unit at 646-6445. Be proactive and get your student immunized against meningitis.
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COPY ROOM SUPPLIES NEEDED
Donations are needed of pencils, pens, and white out for teachers to use in the copy room. Items with corporate names are welcome. Please send in any donations to the office. THANK YOU!!!
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